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Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe Course

3121 Willow Glen Dr, El Cajon, California 92019, San Diego County
(619) 442-9891
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3.6
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Cottonwood at Rancho San Diego - Ivanhoe
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Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6736 yds
Rating 78.8
Slope 137
Type Public
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Year Built 1953
Golf Season Year Round
Architect(s) O. W. Moorman A. C. Sears
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3.6
3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1295 reviews
77.0%
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  • Pace
    3.8
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Course Highlights
Cottonwood GC consistently delivers strong value with well-maintained fairways, true-rolling greens, and an undulating layout that challenges shot control. The exceptionally friendly staff makes every round welcoming for both regulars and first-time visitors.

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The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges:
Undulating Greens 6
Best For:
Locals 25
Walkers 16
Beginners 12
Location is:
In the 'Burbs 12
Convenient to the City 7
Worth the Drive 7

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u3706316
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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zoojosh
Reviews 82
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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oNando
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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splincman
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

fairways stink!!

we plsyed knock hockey rules for the entire course....that means you can knock your ball to a piece of grass no closer to the hole....sometimes 10 or 15 feet....no lie!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 09/27/2026

Thanks for sharing your experience, splincman! We appreciate your feedback on the rules. We aim for a fun atmosphere for everyone. We’ll take your comments into consideration to enhance the experience for future players. Hope to see you back on the course!

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zoojosh
Reviews 82
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u314159845872
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Dissippointed

Played here many times but not for a couple years usually better experience fairways were playing on dirt not much green to play on

Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 09/27/2026

We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your recent experience. We're committed to improving our course conditions and hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!

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philinda
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Poor fairways

I understand that the irrigation pump has been out for a couple of weeks. And with the recent heat, the fairways are in pretty bad shape. In some cases, had to look around for some grass to drop on.. on a positive note, the greens were good, as well as the bunkers which had actually been raked. About half the tee boxes were pretty rough.

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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 09/27/2026

Thanks for your feedback, Philinda. We appreciate your understanding regarding the irrigation issues and are actively working to improve the fairways. We're glad you enjoyed the greens and bunkers. Your input helps us enhance the experience for everyone. We hope to see you back soon!

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Joseph4887155
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Recommended
Played

A great place to get in 18 without breaking the bank

We had a good time on the course. A good track to get in 18 at a decent rate. My critiques are, some Greens are slow on the average & Some Tee boxes could use a little TLC (grass too long & holes on the box).

Where’s my favorite Bar Tender, she keeps bumping 👏

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 09/27/2026

Thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed your time on the course. Your feedback on the greens and tee boxes is appreciated and will be addressed. Hope to see you again soon!

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vhernandez5200
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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zoojosh
Reviews 82
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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zoojosh
Reviews 82
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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chgodiego
T O P 1000
Reviews 88
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Getting tougher to find affordable golf

and this might be as good as it gets... fairways and tee boxes are rough but most of the greens were reasonable. two-some ahead of us were awful but having a good time, none the less. For the $$ and a 4 hour round, we have done worst

Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 09/27/2026

Thanks for sharing your experience, chgodiego. We appreciate your feedback on the fairways and tee boxes, and we're glad you found the greens reasonable. We're always striving to improve, and your comments will help us enhance the overall experience for our guests. Hope to see you again!

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KFranzese
T O P 250
Reviews 164
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 09/27/2026

Thank you for your rating, KFranzese! We're glad you had a positive experience and appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more great moments.

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BDManor98
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
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zoojosh
Reviews 82
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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splincman
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

course needs water

there was not much grass in the fairway...cmon...water helps

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 09/27/2026

Thanks for your feedback, splincman. We appreciate your insights about the fairways. We're constantly working to improve our course conditions and ensure a great experience for all our golfers. Your comments will help us in our efforts.

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zoojosh
Reviews 82
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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pleigh
Reviews 103
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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KFranzese
T O P 250
Reviews 164
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 09/13/2026

Thank you for taking the time to rate us! We appreciate your support and are glad to know you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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zoojosh
Reviews 82
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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